The Surprising Earnings of Street Food Vendors: A Deep Dive into the Momo Business
Momos: The Iconic Street Food of India
When discussing street food in India, momos are often the first dish that comes to mind. You can find a momo vendor on nearly every street corner and market. Due to their rising popularity, this small business has transformed into a multi-crore industry. But have you ever wondered how much these momo sellers actually earn? Does their income really reach into the lakhs? A social media influencer recently conducted an experiment to find out, and it has taken the internet by storm.
The Influencer's Experiment
Instagram influencer @cassiusclydepereira shared a video where he spent a day at a momo stall, meticulously tracking the earnings. The video has garnered over 18 million views. He kicks off the video with a humorous question: 'Can a momo seller earn more than a B.Com graduate?' He then proceeds to serve customers at the stall.
Unbelievable Daily Earnings
In the video, it’s evident that the stall is quite popular. Within just one hour, 118 plates of momos were sold! The crowd was so large that they had to restock mid-way. As the evening progressed, the line only grew longer. The stall operates from 5 PM to 10 PM, totaling 5 hours of service. Each plate of momos is priced at ₹110. By the end of the day, a total of 950 plates were sold, leading to a total revenue of ₹1,04,500 (for one day). According to the influencer, if this level of business continues daily, the monthly earnings could exceed ₹30 lakhs. However, this figure represents gross income and does not account for expenses such as rent, gas, flour, vegetables, staff, and other costs. Still, it highlights that the momo business can be far more lucrative than expected.
Viral Reactions in the Comments
As soon as the influencer posted this video on Instagram, it went viral, receiving over 700,000 likes and thousands of comments. One user remarked, '₹110 for a plate? Is anyone actually buying that?' Another commented, 'That’s more than my annual salary.' A third user quipped, '118 plates in one hour? What speed were you selling at?' In a humorous tone, one user asked, 'Are you doing an internship at the stall?' Amidst the fun and questions, one thing is clear: the momo business is not just a small venture; it’s a significant enterprise!